Indian study shows whole-genome sequencing key to detect drug-resistant TB early
New Delhi, April 16 - With India aiming to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) by 2025, five years ahead of the global target, whole-genome sequencing (WGS) may play a significant role in identifying cases of drug-resistant TB early and improving outcomes, reveals a study on
Why India is seeing a rise in oral cancer cases
New Delhi, April 16 - India bears a significant burden of oral cancers, and the country contributes to about 30 per cent of all global cases, said doctors on Tuesday.
Elon Musk shares health advice on severe neck and back pain
New Delhi, April 16 - Disc replacement surgery may be a game-changer for people experiencing severe neck or back pain, said billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday.
IIT Madras launches India’s 1st mobile medical devices calibration facility
Chennai, April 15 - Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on Monday launched India’s first medical devices calibration facility on wheels.
Yolohealth awareness campaign gathers steam, two-day camp at Birla Mandir sensitises citizens
New Delhi, April 15 - A large number of diseases are inflicting havoc on our citizens and a bigger worry is that many of them eschew preventive solutions.
S Korea’s trainee doctors accuse vice health minister of abuse of power
Seoul, April 15 - More than 1,300 trainee doctors in South Korea are set to file a complaint against Second Vice Health Minister Park Min-soo for alleged abuse of power, one of the junior doctors said on Monday, as their mass walkout has
Remove Bournvita from category of ‘health drinks’: Govt tells e-commerce firms
New Delhi, April 13 - The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued an advisory to the e-commerce companies, directing them to remove all drinks and beverages including Bournvita from the category of ‘health drinks’, on their portal and platforms.
Scientists decode how exercise can reverse ageing
New Delhi, April 12 - Exercise can help stop the build-up of lipids -- a type of fat that accumulates as the body’s tissue gets older -- and thus aid in reversing ageing, revealed a study Friday.
BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover set to launch app for medical loans ‘ZeroPe’
New Delhi, April 12 - BharatPe co-founder and former MD Ashneer Grover is set to launch a new app called 'ZeroPe' that will provide loans for healthcare.
S. Korea to mobilise over 2,700 nurses amid prolonged doctors’ walkout
Seoul, April 12 - The Health Ministry of South Korea, on Friday, said that it would send more than 2,700 additional physician assistant (PA) nurses to hospitals to minimise medical system disruptions amid the prolonged walkout by trainee doctors.
S. Korea court dismisses doctor group leaders’ request to halt license suspension
Seoul, April 11 - A court in South Korea's Seoul on Thursday dismissed requests by leaders of the biggest doctors' association to halt the government's suspension of their medical licenses in connection with a mass walkout by trainee doctors.
President Murmu calls for improving education system of homoeopathy
New Delhi, April 10 - Improving the education system of homoeopathy may make the field more attractive to young generations, said President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday.
Can AI help patients with bone fractures?
New Delhi, April 10 - Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) with gait analysis can greatly improve treatments for people with fractures, suggests a study on Wednesday.
Indian research shows dance & music therapy can slow Parkinson’s disease
New Delhi, April 10 - Dance and music therapy combined with meditation can help slow down the progression of Parkinson’s disease, a degenerative brain disorder, according to a new research by the Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai released on Wednesday.
Last 10 years transformed Indian medical education, added more doctors: Amitabh Kant
New Delhi, April 10 - The last 10 years have transformed India’s medical education and have added more to the country, said Amitabh Kant, the G20 Sherpa and former NITI Aayog CEO on Wednesday.
Homoeopathy adopted in many countries as simple, accessible treatment: President Murmu
New Delhi, April 10 - Many countries have adopted homeopathy as a simple and accessible treatment method, said President Droupadi Murmu here on the occasion of World Homoeopathy Day.
ICMR’s new drone initiative to drive faster health outcomes in rural areas
New Delhi, April 10 - The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Wednesday announced a drone initiative in collaboration with Kasturba Gandhi Medical College, Manipal in Karnataka, to enable faster delivery of health outcomes in rural areas.
President Droupadi Murmu to inaugurate homoeopathic symposium on Wednesday
New Delhi, April 9 - President Droupadi Murmu is expected to inaugurate a two-day homoeopathic symposium on the occasion of World Homoeopathy Day on Wednesday in the national capital.
Preity Zinta interacts with patients at Chandigarh Spinal Rehab
Chandigarh, April 9 - Actor and IPL franchise Punjab Kings owner Preity Zinta on Tuesday visited the Chandigarh Spinal Rehab in Sector 28 here, bringing smiles to the patients of the care centre.
Synapses launches $125mn VC fund for STEM innovations in climate & health tech
New Delhi, April 9 - Synapses on Tuesday announced the launch of a $125 million venture capital fund to identify and support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)-based solutions for climate change and health.